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Wizz Air back at Cologne/Bonn Airport

Airline launches four flights a week to Bucharest and plans further expansion

New capital city connection: Wizz Air is now offering flights from Cologne Bonn Airport to Romania. The route to Bucharest is new and will be operated four times a week. The Hungarian airline will be flying to Bucharest on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays from 26 October. In the coming months, the airline would like to expand its commitment in Cologne/Bonn and offer further routes. 

‘We are delighted that Wizz Air has returned to Cologne/Bonn and welcome the new capital city connection offered by the Hungarian airline,’ says Thilo Schmid, CEO of Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH. ‘This new destination enriches our route network and offers our passengers additional travel options.’

“We are proud to meet the growing demand for low-cost flights while strengthening regional connectivity between Cologne and Romanian capital. We’re excited to open the door to new experiences for our passengers and look forward to welcoming even more travellers on board. Wizz Air remains committed to enhancing travel connectivity while offering low fares and a smart service across Europe”, - says Anastasia Novak, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air.

Bucharest inspires with a fascinating mixture of history, culture and modern flair. The city impresses with its architecture, from magnificent palaces such as the parliament building to charming old buildings in the historic centre. Cafés and restaurants as well as lively markets also attract visitors. The lively capital also offers museums, parks and cultural events. Whether for culture vultures, nature lovers or night owls - Bucharest is a varied destination. 

The first flight to Bucharest departs from Cologne on Sunday 26 October at 1:30 p.m.. The flight takes around two and a half hours. Aircraft from the Airbus A320 family will be used. The new destination can be booked immediately at www.wizzair.com. Further expansion at Cologne Bonn Airport to several destinations is planned.

About Wizz Air

Wizz Air operates a fleet of 237 Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft. A team of dedicated aviation professionals delivers superior service and very low fares, making Wizz Air the preferred choice of 62.8 million passengers in 2024. Wizz Air is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker WIZZ. The company was recently named one of the world’s top ten safest airlines by airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating agency, and named Airline of the Year by Air Transport Awards in 2019 and in 2023. Wizz Air has also been recognised as the “Most Sustainable Low-Cost Airline” in 2021-2025 and “Best Airline for Carbon Reduction” by World Finance Sustainability Awards in 2024. Wizz Air also received “EMEA’s Environmental Sustainability Airline Group of the Year” by the CAPA-Centre for Aviation Awards for Excellence 2024.

Wizz Air aircraft in front of Terminal 2 at Cologne Bonn Airport

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